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Job Description
Summary:
We are looking for a dedicated Personal Assistant (PA) to support the Head of Secondary starting in August 2026. The role involves providing administrative and organizational assistance to ensure the smooth functioning of the Secondary department.
Job Responsibility:
1. Manage the Head of Secondary's calendar, appointments, and meetings.
2. Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare itineraries as needed.
3. Handle communication and correspondence on behalf of the Head of Secondary.
4. Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and other documents.
5. Act as a point of contact between the Head of Secondary and internal/external stakeholders.
6. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
7. Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, record-keeping, and data entry.
Candidate Requirements:
1. Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or similar role.
2. Strong organizational and time-management skills.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
4. Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software.
5. Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure.
6. High level of confidentiality and integrity.
7. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Skills
organizational skills
Advanced communication abilities
Proficiency in administrative tasks
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong problem-solving skills
Knowledge of MS Office applications
Experience in calendar management and scheduling
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
Jumeira Baccalaureate School
In an ever-changing world, we are educating children for jobs that do not exist, to use technologies that have not yet been invented and to solve challenges that we may not comprehend. We have recruited the best practitioners from all over the world to join Jumeira Baccalaureate School. They are all committed to providing innovative approaches to all our teaching and tailoring this to individual needs. JBS students’ outstanding results in the IB Diploma Programme, which lies above global average, is a very good measure to benchmark the strength of the programme at our school. Every single one of our students has passed the IB Diploma Programme and the Career-related programme for the past six years, going on to study at some of the world’s top universities. The outstanding relationships between teachers, students and parents are at the foundation of our graduation results over the past years. JBS is one of only a handful of schools in Dubai, fully authorized to offer all four International Baccalaureate programmes. At JBS, the caliber of our teachers is really important! If you choose to work with us, you will be surrounded by wonderful, engaged and highly motivated students, alongside positive, friendly and hardworking colleagues! At JBS, our motto ‘know yourself, learn from each other’ demonstrates a clear commitment to having our students understand their own cultural background, as well as that of others in our community. With an internationally diverse student body of over 96 different nationalities, we encourage our students to be reflective and openminded about our commonalities and differences.
